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COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now has 432 Confirmed Cases

10 new cases; 2 additional recoveries The National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that in the last 24 hours, 10 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19...

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Parents Warned To Keep Harmful Chemicals Out Of The Reach Of Children

Tourism Minister Says New Generation Of Post COVID-19 Travellers Will Reshape Sector

Shoppers purchase produce at a farmers’ market which was hosted at the Barbican football field in North East St. Andrew on Thursday (April 30). The event, which was organised by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who is the Member of Parliament for the area, in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), forms part of efforts to assist farmers in disposing of excess produce resulting from a downturn in demand, particularly within several key sectors such as tourism, due to the negative economic ripple impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

PHOTOS: Scenes From Barbican Farmers Market

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), uses a COVID-19 greeting as he acknowledges receipt of a symbolic cheque for $1 million from President of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) Robert Hew (centre) and Administration Manager, CBA, William Chong, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, on April 28. The donation will go towards the nutritional support of front-line healthcare workers.

Health and Wellness Ministry Gets $1 Million From CBA

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses stakeholders at the launch of the official website for the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean, in July 2019. The Conference which was scheduled for July of this year in Montego Bay, St. James, has been postponed to a later date.

6 years ago Local Government

Regional Platform On Disaster Risk Reduction Postponed

Organisers of the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean have postponed the event from July to a date to be announced. The announcement was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, after discussions with Platform stakeholders and members of the coordinating bodies....

Director of Mental Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Changes Implemented In Mental Health Clinics

Director of Mental Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne, says changes have been implemented in mental health clinics islandwide to ensure the safety of staff and patients as the country grapples with COVID-19. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Goulbourne explained that the COVID-19 outbreak creates unprecedented challenges for the mental health teams...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Testing For COVID-19 Being Done Islandwide

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is assuring that the rest of the island is not being denied testing as health authorities focus on the workplace cluster in St. Catherine. Shortly after a worker at Alorica Jamaica, a business process outsourcing (BPO) call centre in Portmore, tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19); subsequent cases emerged that...

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Difference Between Cleaning And Sanitising

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is warning that there is a difference between cleaning and sanitising when applied to infection control and that correct use will prevent poisoning through overuse of chemicals. Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, explained that it is important, especially as the country deals with the COVID-19 outbreak, to prevent poisonous exposure through proper...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Now has 422 Cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health & Wellness’ National Surveillance Unit has advised that 26 samples tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases in the island to 422 as at Thursday (April 30). Regrettably, Jamaica also recorded its 8th COVID-19-related death. The deceased is a 63 year old female from St....

Workers packaging food items at the first Drive-Thru Farmers’ Market, organised by the Agro-Investment Corporation on Wednesday (April 29), at 188 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11.

6 years ago AgricultureCommerce

PHOTOS: Agro-Investment Drive-Thru Farmers’ ‘Market

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresss a digital media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on Monday (April 27).

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

CARE Collection Protocols Being Developed For Remittance Option

The Government is developing protocols to facilitate the seamless collection of grants through remittance outlets by COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme applicants who selected this disbursement option. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says these will be consistent with the social distancing and health protocols now in place as part of...